Everyman
Enhver
Synopsis
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vilhelm Glückstadt
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Title
- Enhver
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vilhelm Glückstadt
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Ludwig Lippert
Department Leadership Roster
Vilhelm Glückstadt
Director
Ludwig Lippert
Director of Photography
Viggo Larsen
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What is Everyman about?
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
Who directed Everyman?
Everyman was directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt.
Who stars in Everyman?
The principal cast of Everyman includes Peter S. Andersen, Gudrun Houlberg, Lilly Jansen, Charles Løwaas, Peter Malberg.
When was Everyman released and how long is it?
Everyman was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 56m.